Man killed in 'tragic and awful' mobility scooter blaze in Geraldton https://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-10-21/man...n/10401782

A man has died after his mobility scooter caught fire while travelling along a suburban footpath in Western Australia's Midwest.

The blaze, which has been described as a "tragic and awful" accident by police, occurred in Geraldton, 450 kilometres north of Perth, on Saturday afternoon.

Sergeant Jeremy Ashworth-Preece said police received several calls from members of the public, who heard the man crying out for help but were unable to assist him because of the flames.

While investigations are continuing, police believe the blaze was triggered by a battery malfunction. Procrastination, mankind's greatest labour saving device!

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